OT: US President (US Dom Players only)

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Which SF book had the original skull gun? The one implanted between your eyes, when you fire it then you get a massive headache? Cannot remember. I'm thinking maybe Neal Stephenson/William Gibson/David Brin/Phillip K Dick? This is bugging me.

[Ballbarian]

Neal Stephenson if I remember correctly.
"The Diamond Age"

[Lingchih]

I don't really think guns will be an issue, at least in this term. Obama has much more important things to deal with. I am actually the pro-gun democrat, a rare thing, since I agree with the Democratic party on all things except gun control.

[chrispedersen]

Originally Posted by Lingchih

I don't really think guns will be an issue, at least in this term. Obama has much more important things to deal with. I am actually the pro-gun democrat, a rare thing, since I agree with the Democratic party on all things except gun control.

All things? Thats.. mind boggling.

Prevailing wage rules? Govt Contractors must pay union wages
to non workforce.
Restricted Card Balloting for unions? (ie, no secret ballots)
Protectionism?
Earmarks?
FAIRness Doctrine (shut down talk radio)
No drilling for oil
No use of nuclear fuel.

[capnq]

Originally Posted by Bwaha

I think I'm gonna follow Albert Einsteins example, split before they close our borders.

So many people say that they're going to leave the country if so-and-so is elected; I've never heard of anyone that followed through on it when so-and-so was elected.

The chief problem with leaving the country is, where would you go? Despite all of the USA's problems, I can't think of anyplace else in the world where I think I would be better off.

[llamabeast]

If you were leaving America because it had become too left-wing, I think you might have problems, because most places in the world are probably even more left wing.

If I were to emigrate (which I won't, because of family), I think Australia, New Zealand or Canada would all be good options.

[lch]

Originally Posted by llamabeast

If I were to emigrate (which I won't, because of family), I think Australia, New Zealand or Canada would all be good options.

So basically the decision for you would be to choose between hunting kangaroos, sheep/kiwi or moose.

[NTJedi]

Originally Posted by Tifone

So they're republicans.

And btw they're not pro-gun. They have inbuilt guns. How could they be against? That would be like you being against-your arm. (Not a trekker, I may be wrong)

Republicans do not want the government running everything... hence "more government is not the answer." Considering all the problems in government today we should not be giving our government more money and responsibilities until its current responsibilities are fixed.

Everyone has inbuilt guns this is pro-gun to an extreme. Basically the Borg government decided to arm everyone with guns, and chose the arm as its location. As part of the Borg you don't have the option to be against this decision because the Borg government runs everything.

[JimMorrison]

Originally Posted by NTJedi

Republicans do not want the government running everything... hence "more government is not the answer." Considering all the problems in government today we should not be giving our government more money and responsibilities until its current responsibilities are fixed.

Yet, Republicans consistently elect Presidents who increase spending at irresponsible, and unsustainable rates..... the irony is astounding.

[NTJedi]

Originally Posted by JimMorrison

Yet, Republicans consistently elect Presidents who increase spending at irresponsible, and unsustainable rates..... the irony is astounding.

Since the 90s republicans and democrats have BOTH been increasing taxes on the middle class, except Reagan who actually lowered taxes. There's plenty of charts showing who raised taxes and the democrats are not the 'pure good' which you believe.
The larger government grows the more it will need to raise taxes on its people and since the wealthy have loop holes the middle class people and middle class businesses will be suffering. The end result causes a smaller amount of middle class and a greater gap between the wealthy and the poor.

In any case the democrats now own the presidency, the majority of congress and the majority of governors... so let's see where we sit in 3 years.